Agent Survival Guide Podcast

Facebook Basics for Insurance Agents

 
Does Facebook fit into your social media strategy? In this episode, we highlight best practices for insurance agents developing their online presence.
 
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Resources:
5 Social Media Trends for Insurance Agents in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240524
Advertising Medicare Through Facebook: https://ritterim.com/blog/advertising-medicare-through-facebook/
Agent Survival Guide Podcast Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Agent-Survival-Guide-Podcast-100095559792814
TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603
 
References:
“Social Media Fact Sheet.” Pew Research Center, Pew Research Center, 31 Jan. 2024, www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/social-media/  
“Top Websites Ranking - Most Visited Websites in June 2024.” Similarweb, Similarweb, 1 July 2024, www.similarweb.com/top-websites/
“Most Visited Websites in Worldwide 2024: Open .Trends.” Semrush, Semrush, 1 June 2024, www.semrush.com/trending-websites/global/all
Gottfried, Jeffrey. “Americans’ Social Media Use.” Pew Research Center, Pew Research Center, 31 Jan. 2024, www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/01/31/americans-social-media-use/
Haan, Katherine. “Is Social Media the New Google? Gen Z Turn to Google 25% Less than Gen X When Searching.” Edited by Kiran Aditham, Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 14 June 2024, www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/social-media-new-google/  
 
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Agent’s Guide to Social Media Communication Resources

 
 
Building a social media presence takes the right tools and resources. Don't miss our list of recommendations - from official Ritter partners and third-party vendors we've vetted, to the resources we use ourselves!
 
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Social Media Communication Resources:
$99 Social: https://www.99dollarsocial.com/
AgentMethods: https://www.agentmethods.com/brokers-and-agents
ConciergeBee: https://conciergebee.com/social-media-specialist
Constant Contact: https://www.constantcontact.com/features/social-media-tools
Facebook Post Scheduler: https://www.facebook.com/help/389849807718635
Firebelly: https://www.firebellymarketing.com/services/social-media-management
HubSpot Social Media Strategy Guide: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/social-media-strategy-for-your-business
Hubstaff Talent: https://hubstafftalent.net/
Ignite Visibility: https://ignitevisibility.com/
Instagram Post Scheduler: https://help.instagram.com/439971288310029
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
LinkedIn Post Scheduler: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a1419179
LYFE Marketing: https://www.lyfemarketing.com/services/social-media-marketing-services/
Mailchimpe: https://mailchimp.com/solutions/social-media-marketing-tools/
Meta Business Help Center: https://www.facebook.com/business/help/942827662903020?id=916550222172854
ReminderMedia: https://remindermedia.com/email-social-media-marketing/
SEO Discovery: https://www.seodiscovery.com/social-media-agency-india.php
SocialBee: https://socialbee.com/
TikTok Video Scheduler: https://www.tiktok.com/business/en-US/blog/introducing-video-scheduler-now-you-can-plan-tiktoks-in-advance
Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/
X for Business Post Scheduler: https://business.x.com/en/help/campaign-editing-and-optimization/scheduled-tweets.html
 
Additional Resources:
5 Social Media Trends for Insurance Agents in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240524
Social Media Marketing Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents eBook: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
 
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/ 

Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits 2024

 
The Friday Five for July 19, 2024:
Target No Longer Accepts Personal Checks
Apple Watch Series 10 Rumors
Why Should Insurance Agents Hold In-Person Seminars?
Asset-Based LTCi vs. Traditional LTCi
Ritter Summits 2024
 
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
 
Target No Longer Accepts Personal Checks:
Target will stop accepting personal checks: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/target-will-stop-accepting-personal-checks-rcna160702
Target will stop accepting personal checks next week. Are the days of the payment method numbered? https://apnews.com/article/target-stop-accepting-personal-checks-d42d5e5d1f3c9a5f08c1899526c305bb
Target will stop accepting this old-school form of payment: https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/10/business/target-personal-checks/index.html
 
Apple Watch Series 10 Rumors:
Apple May Be Bringing an Ultra-Sized Screen to the Series Watch 10: https://hypebeast.com/2024/7/apple-watch-ultra-screen-series-10-lineup
Apple Watch 10 tipped to get these 3 new features — but blood-pressure sensor faces 'snags': https://mashable.com/article/apple-watch-10-3-features-rumored-blood-pressure-sensor
Report: Apple Watch Series 10 to Offer Larger Screens and Faster Chip, but New Health Features in Trouble: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/07/series-10-larger-screens-and-faster-chip/
What’s Next for the Apple Watch: Bigger Screens But a Similar Look: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-07-07/apple-watch-series-10-ultra-3-details-bigger-screens-blood-pressure-challenge-lybjqp0q
 
Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits 2024:
Register for Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
 
Resources:
App Trends in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA63
Medicare Advantage Emergency-Related SEPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-emergency-related-seps/
Medicare Supplement Plan Breakdown for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG604
Prescription Drugs Your Medicare Clients Could See Lower Coinsurances for in 2024: https://ritterim.com/blog/prescription-drugs-your-medicare-clients-could-see-lower-coinsurances-for-in-2024/
Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240705
TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603
 
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel 
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
 

Signs It’s Time to Expand Your Insurance Portfolio & Make the Move!

 
 
Is it time to expand your portfolio? Listen and learn to identify the signs, optimize your insurance portfolio, and how Ritter can help you in the process.
 
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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
 
Resources:
4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG323
5 Out-of-the-Box Ideas for Selling Final Expense Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG591
5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG451
Getting Started Medicare Supplements: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG497
How Insurance FMOs Work FREE eBook download: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Learning from Lost Medicare Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG576
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook download: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
There’s More to Life Insurance Than Just a Policy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG560
The Perfect Portfolio – Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/expand-dominate/perfect-portfolio/1/
Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG410
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Ritter Blog Bulletin: https://ritterim.com/blog/bulletin/
 
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2025 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info

 
Organize your AEP prep with help from tools like our Certification Center and Weekly Roundups. Stay on track with MA and Part D certifications as they're released and stay ahead of the rush!
   
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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 
 
Resources:
9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG595 
Developing a Retention Mindset ft. Blake Amos (Cigna Healthcare): https://link.chtbl.com/2024BlakeAmos 
eBooks and Guides from Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/guides/
FAQs About AHIP: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it/  
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing (RitterIM.com): https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Ritter Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/
The Latest Available 2025 MA & PDP Carrier Certifications: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-latest-available-2025-ma-and-pdp-carrier-certifications/
Training Opportunities for Insurance Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG437 
What Does 'Ready-to-Sell' Mean for Medicare Agents? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG529  
What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it/ 
 
References:
AHIP Certification Official Site: https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login  
Miramar:Agent FWA Training: https://miramar-agent.com/KnowledgeBase/Article?kb=5
NABIP Certification Official Site: https://nabip.org/professional-development/medicare-advantage-certification 
Pinpoint Global Communications: https://www.pinpointglobal.com/medicare-certification-systems
 
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5 FAQs About the Shop & Enroll Phaseout

 
 
Ritter Insurance Marketing is saying goodbye to Shop & Enroll as we transition to Integrity’s PlanEnroll platform. Find out what agents need to know as we hear from Craig and answer some frequently asked questions.
 
Learn More About the Shop & Enroll Phaseout: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
 
Shop & Enroll Phaseout Frequently Asked Questions: https://ritterim.com/documents/shop-and-enroll-phaseout-faq.pdf
 
Still have questions about Shop & Enroll? Email us at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail

Medicare Supplement Plan Breakdown for Agents

 
Finding gaps in your client’s Original Medicare coverage? Make sure your clients are getting the coverage they need by offering Medicare Supplements. Get the 101 breakdown and more in this episode!
 
Understanding Medicare Supplements Knight School - FREE Online Training
 
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
 
Resources:
A Comprehensive Guide to Medicare Supplement Underwriting FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/med-supp-underwriting-guide/
Finding the Best Medicare Supplement Plan Letter for Your Client: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG480
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG497
Knight School Med Supp benefit PDF: https://ritterim.com/downloads/knight-school-medicare-supplement-breakdown.pdf
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/med-supp-ebook/
 
References:
Compare Medigap Plan Benefits: https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/basics/compare-plan-benefits
Get Medigap Basics: https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/basics
What’s Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)? https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap
 
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TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents

 
You asked, and we answered! Join Tina and Sarah as they share expert advice, statistics, and strategies for creating a successful business TikTok.
 
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
 
Resources:
Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/affinity-partnerships-for-insurance-agents/
Agent’s Guide to Video Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG596
Apps for Social Media Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52
Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
How to Recruit Agents to Your Downline in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG588
Interview: Tips for Hiring & Building an Insurance Agency: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-tips-for-hiring-and-building-an-insurance-agency/
 
FREE eBooks & Guides:
A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products: https://ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance: https://ritterim.com/final-expense-ebook/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Establishing Successful Affinity Partnerships: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-tips-for-hiring-and-building-an-insurance-agency/
 
References:
4 TikTok Analytic Tools That Do the Math for You: https://blog.hootsuite.com/tiktok-analytics/
7 Top Tips for Making TikTok Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/business/library/Top_Tips_One_Pager_SMB.pdf
About TikTok Business Account: https://ads.tiktok.com/help/article/tiktok-business-account
Americans’ Social Media Use: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/01/31/americans-social-media-use/
Digital Global Overview Report 2024 Meltwater: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/2024digital-global-overview-report-2024-meltwaterpdf/267675960
How to win at TikTok ads in 2024: https://sproutsocial.com/insights/tiktok-ads/
Introducing Video Schedular: Now You can plan TikToks in advance! https://www.tiktok.com/business/en-US/blog/introducing-video-scheduler-now-you-can-plan-tiktoks-in-advance
Social Media Fact Sheet: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/social-media/
The 2024 Guide to TikTok Marketing: Tips, Examples, & Tools: https://blog.hootsuite.com/tiktok-marketing/
TikTok marketing: The complete guide for brands in 2024: https://sproutsocial.com/insights/tiktok-marketing/
TikTok Tutorial Series: TikTok Analytics: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/product-tutorial-tiktok-analytics
TikTok User Age, Gender, & Demographics 2024: https://explodingtopics.com/blog/tiktok-demographics
Types of TikTok and TikTok for Business Accounts: https://ads.tiktok.com/help/article/tiktok-and-tiktok-business-account-types?lang=en
 
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Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference

 
The Friday Five for July 5, 2024:
AEP Prep & Upcoming Webinars and Events
Streaming Services Raising Prices This Summer
Streaming Picks July 2024
2024 Q3 Medicare Part B Drug Rebate List
Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference
 
AEP Prep & Upcoming Webinars and Events:
How to Present Short Term Care
New Agent Orientation
Ritter Docs Certification Center
Ritter Summits
Ritter's Weekly Roundup
Tech Tip Tuesdays (July)
The Ritter Report
Understanding the Integrity Platform
 
Streaming Services Raising Prices This Summer:
Another streaming platform will raise prices this summer: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/paramount-plus-price-increase-details/507-349a34cd-e595-4c44-a348-bc6b6d8f86cc
Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle: https://help.max.com/us/Answer/Detail/000002578
Netflix is starting to phase out its cheapest ad-free plan: https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/2/24190632/netflix-ad-free-basic-plan-discontinued 
How to Watch the 2024 Summer Olympics Without Cable: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-ways-to-watch-the-olympics-without-cable 
Paramount+ Prices to Increase for Most Subscribers Starting This August: https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/paramount-plus-price-streaming-increase-1236046774/ 
Peacock Price Increase: https://www.peacocktv.com/help/article/price-increase
Peacock's Pricier Plans: What to Know About the Subscription Increase: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/peacock-pricier-plans-what-to-know-about-subscription-increase/  
Spotify is increasing US prices again: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/3/24170301/spotify-us-price-increase-plans
Spotify Launches Cheaper $10.99/Month Premium Plan Without Audiobooks: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/21/spotify-cheaper-premium-plan/
Spotify Plans More Price Increases in 2024: Report: https://www.billboard.com/business/streaming/spotify-price-increases-1235648181/
Warner Bros. Discovery hikes prices for Max streaming service: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/04/max-price-increases.html
What streaming costs in 2024: The price of Netflix, Disney Plus and more: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/what-streaming-costs-in-2024-the-price-of-netflix-disney-plus-and-more
 
Streaming Picks July 2024:
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, Max & Other Streaming Services in July 2024: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/streaming-new-july-2024-netflix-max-disney-hulu-paramount-prime-video-peacock/#18
 
2024 Q3 Medicare Part B Drug Rebate List:
Biden administration to lower costs for 64 drugs through inflation penalties on drugmakers: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/26/biden-to-lower-some-drug-costs-through-inflation-penalties.html
HHS Announces Cost Savings for 64 Prescription Drugs Thanks to the Medicare Rebate Program Established by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lower Cost Prescription Drug Law: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-announces-cost-savings-64-prescription-drugs-thanks-medicare-rebate-program-established-biden
Medicare Rebate for 64 Medications to Start Rolling Out: Here's What to Know: https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/medicare-rebate-for-64-medications-to-start-rolling-out-heres-what-to-know/
Prescription Drugs Your Medicare Clients Could See Lower Coinsurances for in 2024: https://ritterim.com/blog/prescription-drugs-your-medicare-clients-could-see-lower-coinsurances-for-in-2024/
Reduced Coinsurance for Certain Part B Rebatable Drugs Under the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program (Q3 2024): https://www.cms.gov/files/document/reduced-coinsurance-certain-part-b-rebatable-drugs-july-1-september-30-2024.pdf
 
Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference:
5 Ways a New Supreme Court Ruling Could Shape Life, Health and Advice Regs: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/06/28/5-ways-a-new-supreme-court-ruling-could-shape-life-health-and-advice-regs/
Chevron deference: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/chevron_deference
Chevron takeaways: Supreme Court ruling removes frequently used tool from federal regulators: https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-chevron-regulations-environment-biden-536cb6a7e4bc744bbaa3f058637bbf6c 
Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo: https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/22-451#writing-22-451_CONCUR_5 
How the Supreme Court’s blockbuster ‘Chevron’ ruling puts countless regulations in jeopardy: https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/30/politics/chevron-ruling-explained-supreme-court-meaning/index.html
How the Supreme Court's massive Chevron decision will affect climate policy: https://www.axios.com/2024/07/01/supreme-court-post-chevron-climate-policy
New Health Insurance Suit Could Affect DOL Fiduciary Rule Litigation: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/05/24/new-health-insurance-suit-could-affect-dol-fiduciary-rule-litigation/
Supreme Court’s ‘Chevron’ ruling means changes for writing laws: https://rollcall.com/2024/06/28/supreme-courts-chevron-ruling-means-changes-for-writing-laws/ 
Supreme Court overrules Chevron deference, dealing blow to federal healthcare agencies: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/supreme-court-overrules-chevron-deference-dealing-blow-federal-healthcare-agencies
Supreme Court rules for fishermen in landmark ‘Chevron deference’ case: https://www.nationalfisherman.com/national-international/supreme-court-rules-for-fishermen-in-landmark-chevron-deference-case
Three NJ herring fishermen made history at the Supreme Court, but their fight isn't over: https://www.app.com/story/news/local/courts/2024/07/01/supreme-court-favors-nj-herring-fishermen-in-historic-chevron-case/74246290007/
 
Resources:
5 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6005  
5 Social Media Trends for Insurance Agents in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240524  
Best Free Note-Taking Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA60
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
Contact the ASG Podcast by Email: ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or phone: 1-717-562-7211
Summer Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG600
 
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Agent Apps | App Trends in 2024

 
Phones are getting smarter, apps are getting more complex, and AI has changed the way we use the internet. Join Tina as she talks about the top app trends of 2024 so far.
    
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
 
Resources:
5 Social Media Trends for Insurance Agents in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240524
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
Agent’s Guide to Text Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG599
Apps for Social Media Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52
Apps for Travel Deals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA62
Stop Doom Scrolling with These Micro-Learning Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA51
Summer Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG600
What’s a Widget? Event Tracker Widgets and More: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA59
 
References:
8 Ways You Can Turn Your Smartphone Into a Dumbphone: https://lifehacker.com/8-ways-you-can-turn-your-smartphone-into-a-dumbphone-1850192492
A Brief History of Augmented Reality (+ Future Trends & Impact) https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-augmented-reality
How I turned my smartphone into a dumb phone: https://catherineprice.substack.com/p/how-i-turned-my-smartphone-into-a
Generative AI in Search: Let Google do the searching for you: https://blog.google/products/search/generative-ai-google-search-may-2024/
Generative AI vs. other types of AI. https://www.adobe.com/products/firefly/discover/generative-ai-vs-other-ai.html
Introducing Duolingo Max, a learning experience powered by GPT-4: https://blog.duolingo.com/duolingo-max/
Skeumorphism > Minimalism > Neumorphism: The Evolution of Infographics: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/skeuomorphism-minimalism-neumorphism-evolution-infographics-amit-pal-0r1tc
The New Trend in UI Design: An Overview of Neumorphism: https://www.toptal.com/designers/ui/neumorphic-ui-design
Time Spent Using Smartphones (2024 Statistics) https://explodingtopics.com/blog/smartphone-usage-stats
Transforming Your Smartphone into a ‘Dumb Phone’: The Smart Way to Stay Connected: https://medium.com/@filippoberti57/transforming-your-smartphone-into-a-dumb-phone-the-smart-way-to-stay-connected-6813eeacd9b6
What Is Artificial Intelligence for Social Media: https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/blog/what-is-artificial-intelligence-for-social-media
 
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How to Assist Clients with Marketplace Household Income Estimates

 
Be your client’s trusted advisor when it comes to navigating the ACA Marketplace. We’ve got the breakdown of how you can help your clients calculate their household income.
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Resources:
FREE eBooks & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG579
Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
Medicaid Unwinding: What It Is & The Opportunity for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG502
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://ritterim.com/blog/simplify-marketplace-enrollments-with-healthsherpa/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
 
References:
Annual Income Letter of Explanation: https://www.healthcare.gov/downloads/annual-income-letter-explanation.pdf 
Count income & household size: https://www.healthcare.gov/income-and-household-information/household-size/
HealthCare.Gov Login: https://www.healthcare.gov/login
HealthSherpa Login: https://www.healthsherpa.com/sessions/new
Tips & Troubleshooting: https://www.healthcare.gov/tips-and-troubleshooting/uploading-documents/
 
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5 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent

 
What if you could give being an insurance agent a practice run before giving up your full-time job? We get it! Learn how to start out as a part-time insurance agent before making the jump to a new career.
 
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Resources:
5 Things About Prepping for the Insurance License Exam: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240607
9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG595  
How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/
Request a Portfolio Review from Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/portfolio/
Ritter Insurance Marketing Official Site: https://ritterim.com/
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/
Training Opportunities for Insurance Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG437
What Today's Financial Environment Means for Medicare Beneficiaries & Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-todays-financial-environment-means-for-medicare-beneficiaries-and-agents/
Why Now is the Time to Start Selling Insurance: https://ritterim.com/blog/why-now-is-the-time-to-start-selling-insurance/
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales: https://ritterim.com/free-guide/ 
 
References:
Captive Agent: What it is, How it Works, Pros and Cons: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/captive-agent.asp
Five Tips for the Part-Time Agent: https://www.insurance-forums.com/practice-building/hiring-staffing/five-tips-for-the-part-time-agent/
Independent Agent: What It Is and What They Do: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/independent-agent.asp
 
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How Insurance Agents Can Break into the Medicare World

 
Looking to expand your client base and insurance portfolio? Check out this episode to learn how insurance agents like you can step into the Medicare insurance market and start selling!
 
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Gain Access to The Ritter Platform, Medicare Quote Engine, and More Tools for Insurance Agents: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ 
 
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Resources:
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://ritterim.com/blog/aca-101-selling-under-65-health-insurance/
Final Expense Insurance: How Much Can Clients Expect It To Cover? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG519
3 Growth Strategies for Your Insurance Sales Territory: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG5875
How to Get Started in Medicare Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG569
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG497
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577
Medicare Isn’t Just for Seniors: Selling to the Under-65 Market: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-isnt-just-for-seniors-selling-to-the-under-65-market/
Medicare Quote Engine: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/#medicare-quote-engine
Out of the Box Ideas for Selling Final Expense Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG592
Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG488
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
 
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Summer Podcast Recommendations

 
Kick off the summer season with Sarah's latest list of podcast recommendations! This time around we've got a mix of audio fiction, documentaries, and kid-friendly podcast options.
 
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Podcast Recommendations:
A2Z: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/a2z/
Decoder Ring: https://slate.com/podcasts/decoder-ring
Doctor Who Redacted: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0c0krqf
Ghost Herd: https://www.ghostherd.org/
Havana Syndrome: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ecx3ViNwVPer9CZCKG6n4
Murder in HR: https://www.murderinhr.com/
Murphy’s Inc: https://murphysincshow.podbean.com/
Six Minutes: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/six-minutes/
Sound Detectives: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/
The Rez: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/the-rez/
The Sicilian Inheritance: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Hl3XvJlxuXVvof3FXM4qU
 
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Past Podcast Recommendation Episodes:
Winter 2023 Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG564
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20230620
Winter 2022 Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG491
Top 5 Podcasts of 2022: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG489
International Podcast Day 2022: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2022
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2022: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20220621
Winter 2021 Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG20211230
Top 5 Podcasts of 2021: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG20211223
International Podcast Day 2021: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2021
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG20210629
March 12, 2021 | The Friday Five: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20210312
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To (Winter 2021): https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20210101
Top 5 Podcasts of 2020: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20201225
International Podcast Day 2020: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2020
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20200623
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20191227R  
Top 5 Podcasts of 2019: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20191220
International Podcast Day 2019: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2019

Updates to the 2025 AHIP Certification You Should Know

 
 
2025 AHIP training is now live! Listen to get informed about training updates and resources to help you prepare and succeed.
  
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Resources:
Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG589
Marketplace Training Resources for Health Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/marketplace-training-resources-for-health-insurance-agents/
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG593
Ritter Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/
What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it/
 
References:
AHIP Self-Study Courses: https://www.ahip.org/courses
Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training: https://www.ahip.org/courses/medicare-fraud-waste-and-abuse-training
 
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